The Internal Revenue Service recently announced the 2010 Cost of Living Adjustments applicable to 457 deferred compensation plans.
The base maximum contribution was unchanged at $16,500 (in tax year 2010). The age based "catch up" is $5,500 in 2010. This means that participants age 50 or over can contribute a maximum of $22,000 in tax year 2010.
Participants eligible for the "special catch up" maximum may contribute $33,000 in 2010. There are specific qualifications to utilize the maximum provision. Please contact one of our
ING representatives for more information.